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MiniLover247 · Jul 6th, 2006, 03:25 PM

so i want to run 18" wheels on my mini. most people have 215/35/18 tires, but some have 225/35/18. if i got 225/35/18, that would make the tire heigth 10mm taller, so am i correct in thinking it would be a little bit of a smoother ride? or does it even make a noticeable differance. what would be some pros and cons on these choices?

thanks in advace

michael

monkeynuts · Jul 6th, 2006, 05:03 PM

think its more related to clearance than comfort, but i could be wrong

im sure a tyre anorak will be in shortly

PW/B_JCW210 · Jul 6th, 2006, 05:24 PM

the tyre height would not be 10mm higher, it would be 10mm wider.

The height of the 215/35 would be 75mm and the 225/35 would be 79mm, so there would be a negligible difference in the ride quality, that difference is about the same as comparing a new tyre with one that is part worn....

I have 215/35/18's on my MINI and the ride is pretty good, mind you these are non run flats, that makes the biggest improvement in the ride quality.

Jul 6th, 2006, 03:25 PM	#1
MiniLover247 ///Michael Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: riiiiiight here Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 76 Offline	18" tires so i want to run 18" wheels on my mini. most people have 215/35/18 tires, but some have 225/35/18. if i got 225/35/18, that would make the tire heigth 10mm taller, so am i correct in thinking it would be a little bit of a smoother ride? or does it even make a noticeable differance. what would be some pros and cons on these choices? thanks in advace michael Happily Motored

Jul 6th, 2006, 05:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
monkeynuts my ponies have escaped!!! My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: TBC Local Time: 01:20 PM Posts: 5,098 Offline	think its more related to clearance than comfort, but i could be wrong im sure a tyre anorak will be in shortly m o n k e y : n u t s

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Jul 6th, 2006, 05:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
PW/B_JCW210 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 01:20 PM Posts: 66 Offline	the tyre height would not be 10mm higher, it would be 10mm wider. The height of the 215/35 would be 75mm and the 225/35 would be 79mm, so there would be a negligible difference in the ride quality, that difference is about the same as comparing a new tyre with one that is part worn.... I have 215/35/18's on my MINI and the ride is pretty good, mind you these are non run flats, that makes the biggest improvement in the ride quality.

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